What makes Moissanite stones great alternatives to diamonds? Let's take a look at the physical properties of these precious stones to know what specifically sets them apart from the rest.

Color:

Classic Moissanite is the first generation of Moissanite. Then came Forever Brilliant, and now we have Forever One Moissanite. The 3rd generation (Forever One) is colorless. Under certain lighting, it projects a yellow or a green hue. The smaller the Moissanite, the less noticeable is the color.

Hardness:

The Moissanite shows 9.25 score as per Mohs Scale of Hardness. This is a great score that tops all other gemstones secondary to diamond which scores 10.

Brilliance:

The faceting pattern of Moissanite is different from Diamonds. The heightened brilliance of Moissanite is comparable to a disco light. The diamond brilliance reflects light in different ways and the combination of all three makes the diamond’s sparkle far different from the Moissanite.

Bottomline:

Moissanites present a good alternative to those looking for a jewelry piece based on their budget, however, providing outstanding beauty.